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Rock legend Pat Benatar says she stopped singing one of her most famous songs – “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – as a gesture of respect for the victims of mass shootings in the United States. “I can’t say those words out loud with a smile on my face, I just can’t,” Benatar, 69, …
Fans are seeking answers from Russian model Irina Shayk after accusations that she used the anti-Ukrainian symbol “Z” in a cryptic post on Instagram. The Instagram story of Shayk is the subject of much discussion online as she posted a photo of food with the caption “Russianzz,” and many are viewing it as support for …
The former disgraced CNN anchor Chris Cuomo reportedly sought to become a firefighter. He was fired from the left-wing network last year in part for his role in the effort to help his brother, then-New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, accused of s-xual misconduct. Chris Cuomo had originally applied to be a volunteer firefighter with …
Government lawyers announced that they would not prosecute a production crew associated with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. The crew members were arrested on charges of unlawful entry into a congressional building last month. WATCH WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia stated that prosecutors determined that it was untenable …
Enes Kanter Freedom lashed out at LeBron James over his Brittney Griner remarks in a trailer for the latest episode of his HBO show “The Shop.” James was heard in the trailer wondering if the U.S. supported the detained WNBA superstar and raised the possibility that if he were in her situation, he would wonder …
Firebrand blondie Tomi Lahren absolutely shreds WNBA player Brittney Griner, asking why would she want to return to America, a nation unworthy of her own patriotism. Griner pleaded guilty to breaking the law in Russia and has been detained since February. Many Democrats are pleading for America to get involved and get her back, but …
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are now officially documentary filmmakers. In a press release issued by both Apple TV+ and an Instagram post, Hillary Clinton announced on July 14th that she will be hosting an eight-part documentary series called “Gutsy” for the streaming service, with her daughter Chelsea. The documentary series will be following the mother-daughter …
Alec Baldwin is facing criticism for his interview with alleged abuser Woody Allen while he remains accused of accidentally shooting his late “Rust” colleague Halyna Hutchins. “Like Baldwin’s career isn’t already hanging by a thread. What a dumb way to completely destroy it,” one person tweeted on July 12th ahead of Baldwin, 64, and Allen, …
Billionaire Bill Gates has again pledged to give away his wealth, adding that he will ultimately “drop off” the list of the world’s rich. This came as the Microsoft co-founder announced that he would donate $20 billion (£17 billion) to his philanthropic fund. However, the strategy behind his idea has already been criticized like it’s …
According to an unidentified source, former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson intends to fly to Russia soon for negotiations aimed at securing a deal to release WNBA player Brittney Griner. Richardson, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the UN and energy secretary under the Clinton administration, contributed to the success of a prisoner swap …
The comments NBA All-star LeBron James made about Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia were clarified by himself after saying he wasn’t “knocking our beautiful country.” In the trailer for the latest episode of “The Shop: Uninterrupted,” the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had said that he wondered if Griner, a WNBA player for the Phoenix Mercury, …
CNN is almost guaranteed to remain a favorite punchbag for Fox News Channel late-night host Greg Gutfeld, whose 11 p.m. show “Gutfeld!” has been a ratings powerhouse since it debuted just over a year ago now. July 11th, by the way, was also a big day for Gutfeld, signaling the debut of a newer, expanded …
The WNBA All-Stars showed their support for Brittney Griner on July 10th as they all sported the Phoenix Mercury center’s jersey number during the 2nd half of the game, despite her pleading guilty to a crime as she’s detained in Russia. The team of A’ja Wilson would defeat the team of Breanna Stewart for All-Star …
The Peacock’s leading political voice has been spreading his feathers and scaring viewers away. Chuck Todd, the Meet The Press host who succeeded David Gregory in 2014, has dropped in his ratings period since taking over the coveted Sunday morning chair, Radar has learned exclusively. In top-secret ratings data that caught the attention of network …
The alleged ‘America-hating’ WNBA player Brittney Griner was advocating to President Biden, asking if the United States can intervene and release her from her longtime Russian detention, fearing she could be imprisoned “forever.” In recent weeks, the wife of Griner, Cherelle, has also broken her silence, calling on the Biden White House to intervene and …
After being on the show for 21 seasons, Joy Behar suggested she would scheduled a departure date from “The View.” Behar, 77, is reportedly hoping to eventually step down as the liberal resident of the ABC daytime talk show after the end of her contract in the summer of 2022. She disclosed her plans in …
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was handed over to the White House on the morning of July 4th, according to the Griner family, which supplied excerpts to reporters. In the letter, the imprisoned WNBA star implored the president not to forget her and expressed that her already deep appreciation for Independence Day had acquired …
Singer Macy Gray stirred a controversy saying the fact that people change their “parts” doesn’t make them women. The R&B and soul singer discussed issues on transgender identity and racial inequality with Piers Morgan during an interview. Gray had predicted during her appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” that she would probably face a backlash for …
Stephen Colbert used June 29th’s edition of The Late Show to voice his displeasure with the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of a public high school soccer coach engaged in prayer. According to Colbert’s less than stellar analysis, the decision could pave the way for satanic sacrifices of goats at your local high school soccer …
Freelance journalist and Sirius XM radio host Megyn Kelly blasted Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the Jan. 6 Committee, claiming that “a first year law student could have driven a truck through the holes” in her story. The former Fox News host opened her July 30th show with a monologue about the current January 6 Committee …
A recent purchase of 2,100 acres of prime North Dakota farmland by a group linked to billionaire Bill Gates has left some people in the state worried that it will be taken over by the ultra-rich. Gates has an estimated 269,000 acres in dozens of states, based on last year’s edition of the Land Report …
Ghislaine Maxwell reported that the staff at the Brooklyn jail threatened her safety, leading employees to place her on suicide watch, prosecutors said Sunday, claiming there was no need to delay her sex trafficking charge. Maxwell, 60, was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a conviction for assisting her then-boyfriend, Jeffrey Epstein, the world-renowned …
Radio host Howard Stern slammed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on June 27th and even threatened to seek the presidency after the decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Party like it’s 1959,” Stern declared on his SiriusXM show, deriding the 6-3 decision as being backward. “I hope they roll it all …
A WNBA basketball pro athlete, who has been detained abroad since February, Brittney Griner tried to call her wife 11 times through the American embassy in Russia on their fourth anniversary, but nobody was there to patch her through. Cherelle Griner was set to speak to her wife from a Russian jail after four months …
Lightyear had a disappointing opening weekend at the domestic box office, coming in 2nd place behind Jurassic World Dominion and earning $51 million. Earlier projections were pointing to an opening of $70 million or more. In comparison, Toy Story 4 had an opening of $120 million in 2019, whereas Toy Story 3 opened to $110 …
Tucker said on his Twitter post: “Stephen Colbert’s producers just committed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.” Seven staff members of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” were arrested for allegedly breaking into a Capitol Hill building on June 16th, authorities announced. The rogue employees were located around 8:30 p.m. by U.S. Capitol Police officers inside …
Amber Heard’s first interview post-trial was referred to as a failure by experts. She’s now demanding that Johnny Depp do his own top network interview, just like she did. WATCH: When asked about Johnny Depp’s lawyer’s comment that Amber Heard gave “the performance of a lifetime” when she testified that her ex-husband had abused her, …